The Two Languages Book Prize was founded to celebrate the dynamisms of identity, languages, and histories that represent the experiences of many people living in America and abroad. It is our mission to highlight the fullness of language and voice used in order to speak. 

We are looking to publish a collection of poetry by writers engaged in both the Korean and English languages, in any combination of the two languages, over any theme or topic. The winner of the 2025 series will receive $500 advanced royalty prize + publication in Spring 2027 and 20 author copies.

Please refer to the following guidelines before submitting:

• Manuscripts should be 48-90pgs. Previously published pieces or a selection of writings are acceptable, but the manuscript in its entirety should be unpublished (we consider self-publishing as previously published). 
• International writers are welcome to submit. 
• Please include an acknowledgments page in the designated cover letter field in Submittable. Do not include acknowledgements, preambles, or identifying material within the manuscript. 
• Translated works for the Two Languages Series are welcome. 
• Once submitted, manuscripts cannot be edited, nor will we accept revised manuscripts via email. If your manuscript is selected as the winner, you will have the opportunity to revise. 
• Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Please, withdraw the work immediately if accepted elsewhere. 
• Friends, past/current students, affiliates of editors are not permitted to submit. 
• The editors will select one manuscript from the reading period or may choose not to select any work for publication. In the case that no winner is selected, submission fees will be returned. 

Have more questions? Contact us at Press@gasherjournal.com.

GUIDELINES:

• We accept poetry (hybrid works are welcome) books between 48-90pgs, excluding front and back matter.
• Simultaneous submissions are okay. Please withdraw your work immediately if it is accepted elsewhere.
• Once work is submitted, it can not be revised or edited. If your submission is selected, you will have the opportunity to submit a revised manuscript. Please do not email revised versions of the original works or attach revisions to your submission on Submittable. We will not consider it.
• We only accept unpublished works. Sections previously published as a chapbook or individual poems are okay, but the manuscript as a whole should be unpublished. Self-publishing is considered published.
• We do not accept work generated with the use of AI.
• Manuscripts must include a table of contents.
• No preambles or bios in the manuscript.
• Please include a bio and brief synopsis of the work in the designated fields on Submittable.
• Submit as .pdf or .docx, 12pt font. 
• International writers are welcome to submit. 

Your submission fee comes with a free Gasher book. Please select from one of the available titles in your submission form. 

Please review the details and guidelines before submitting. The winning manuscript will be published in Fall 2026.

• The chapbook prize includes 10 free copies and $250. 
• Please submit manuscripts between 20-37pgs of poetry. 
• Please include a brief bio with your submission.
• We accept simultaneous submissions. Please, let us know immediately if your submission is accepted elsewhere.
• Once work is submitted, it can not be revised or edited. Please do not email revised versions of the original works or attach revisions to your submission on Submittable. We will not consider it.
• Manuscripts must be submitted as either .pdf or .docx
• We only accept submissions from those residing in the U.S.
• We publish perfect-bound chaps with ISBN. Our chapbooks are sold exclusively through the Gasher website, independent bookstores, and book fairs.